US Kung Fu Center 美国少林功夫中心
“He's even started making healthier food choices and helping around the house without being asked, thanks to the character sheets they use to track his progress.”
Best Karate Classes near Monterey Park, CA
1 of these schools is based in Monterey Park; the others serve Monterey Park from towns including Glendale (11 mi), Los Angeles (16 mi) and San Gabriel (4 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
United Martial Arts
“I've been bringing my son here for almost a year , he really enjoys coming to class & to sparring on Saturdays .”
Villari's Martial Arts Centers of Glendale
“He makes the classes not only upbeat and fun, but Master Heroian also stays in touch with what is going on in the area to make our training more practical for the streets.”
Summit Martial Arts
“My kids were very timid but joining gave them so much confidence and they have learned so much!”
Inspire Martial Arts & Fitness
“Our kids love the classes-- learning the moves, but also about focus, respect, and how to be a leader.”
KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“I trained with coach Jose in Muay Thai, and he always made sure his students got the right technique and movements down, while giving positive feedback and advice.”
Karate schools listed for Monterey Park, CA fill the 15 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Monterey Park, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 969 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Monterey Park first?
An email address is published by 11 of the 15 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
Crescent Moon Karate
“My son Ziggy is more disciplined, respectful, and eager to learn more!”
Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
“We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact that Rokah Karate and its amazing instructors have had on my son over the past 10 years.”
Gracie Barra Whittier
“I definitely recommend signing up your kid(s) or yourself at GB Whittier.”
Bejanian Martial Arts
“Great place to help little ones build confidence, skills, and learn to listen and follow instructions.”
Silva Taekwondo
“Very good teacher to my children helping them a lot to come here”
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Pasadena
“My son just got his black belt on Tiny tigers program and we are happy to continue to see him growing, learning and evolving in this fantastic karate jorney.”
Freedom Martial Arts & Fitness
“Our child is eager to keep learning and participating.”
Ideal Martial Arts
“My son started with no experience, and now I see him becoming more confident, focused, and motivated to improve.”
Kali USA Martial Arts School
“For seven years this dojo has taught me many skills and habits that will follow me to adulthood, throughout the curriculum I have learned discipline, loyalty, respect, and what it's like to be apart of a community feels like.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Monterey Park
- “Over the years, my son has gained confidence, discipline, and the ability to focus—skills that have benefited him both in and out of the dojo.” — from a review of Crescent Moon Karate
- “Through this dojo he has blossomed and has confidence, respect for himself and others and yet at the same time he has stayed humble and kind.” — from a review of Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
- “This place has given my daughter confidence and experience that I want her to have.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Whittier
- “Here, the coaches actually give each student individual attention, even during the group classes, which has made a huge difference in their progress.” — from a review of KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy
- “This has given me so much self confidence in myself, its given me strength not just physically but mentally as well.” — from a review of Freedom Martial Arts & Fitness
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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